Betty Tchomanga's 'Histoire(s) décoloniale(s) #Autoportrait' at Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales
Choreographer Betty Tchomanga, born to a Cameroonian father and a French mother, draws on her family history to create works that weave personal narrative with postcolonial legacy. Her piece 'Histoire(s) décoloniale(s) #Autoportrait' will be presented on Monday, June 8, at the Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis. The work explores themes of identity, memory, and colonial heritage through dance.
Key facts
- Betty Tchomanga is a choreographer and dancer.
- She was born to a Cameroonian father and a French mother.
- Her creations are nourished by her family background.
- The piece 'Histoire(s) décoloniale(s) #Autoportrait' is presented on Monday, June 8.
- The performance takes place at the Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis.
- The work addresses personal history and postcolonial legacy.
- The event is in 2026.
- The source is Le Monde.
Entities
Artists
- Betty Tchomanga
Institutions
- Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis
- Le Monde
Locations
- Seine-Saint-Denis
- France